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Coincidence or not? UK newspapers @ it again!
LONDON, United Kingdom- Two days after the evidence-gathering phase of the ‘suspicious’ United Kingdom (UK) sponsored Commission of Inquiry into Governance in the Virgin Islands concluded, concerned persons have pointed out to our newsroom an article that appeared in one of the newspapers in the UK on October 24, 2021, which was appeared one-sided, much to the detriment of the territory’s reputation.
VI reputation on the line! – Premier calls for live broadcast of CoI
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI – [British] Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) today, January 19, 2021, called for a live broadcast of the Commission of Inquiry, announced by outgoing embattled Governor, Augustus J.U. Jaspert.
'NDP Govt doing nothing to fix Financial Services' – Hon Julian Fraser, RA
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – “Our Government’s attitude towards this development with the Financial Services is exactly the same as with Tourism, which is to do nothing and hope for it to correct itself. It’s the old ostrich syndrome,” said Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3).
Tax havens urged to expose firms hiding fortunes on their shores
THE GUARDIAN
Campaigners have urged Britain's overseas territories to expose the true owners of shell companies set up on their shores to curb illicit financial flows that deprive poor countries of billions of dollars.